Is it true that Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was leaking fuel?
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is undoubtedly one of the most incredible planes ever made. This bird from the Cold War era was made...
Why new car prototypes are camouflaged during testing?
When car manufacturers are getting ready to introduce new models, they conduct extensive tests. These include driving on public roads. And you...
Why German WW2 tanks featured this weird ridged surface?
You’ve probably noticed that some of the German WW2 armoured vehicles, such as tanks and self-propelled guns, feature this weird ridged surface....
At what speed do the largest ships travel?
80 % of our goods by volume at some point in their existence are transported by ships. Ships are incredibly important for...
Why barns are traditionally painted red?
While travelling through the countryside of US or even many European countries, you might have noticed that a lot of old wooden...
This electric crate motor will make EV conversions much easier
A crate engine is a ready to instal unit straight out of the crate. Basically, it is a plug-and-play engine replacement kit,...
Why some old tractors have their front wheels close together? What was the advantage...
If you like old machinery, you might have noticed that some old tractors have odd front axles - they are so narrow that front...
The new sound of Volkswagen – female voice in ever commercial and introduction of...
Back in September Volkswagen introduced its new brand design, which changed everything from the famous VW logo to the way the company is going...
Jaguar XK120 and other British classics are going electric – the price is predictably...
Vintage cars are great to look at and even better to drive. However, people rarely use them as daily drivers, because they can be...
JAWA museum in Konopiště will keep an enthusiast busy for several hours (Photo gallery)
JAWA is a well-known Czech manufacturer of motorcycles and mopeds. 2019 marks 90th year in JAWA history and during that time this company has created many...
Why cars used to have whitewall tires? And why did they disappear?
Your car's tires are black - we can safely assume that. Pretty much all cars today have black tires, but that wasn’t the case...